about the u.s. war there, now entering its ninth year. and in iraq, new threats of sectarian violence after bombers strike inside baghdad's green zone. two men charged with coordinating the u.s. military and diplomatic mission in that region join us now. admiral mike mullen, chairman of the joint chiefs of staff. and from afghanistan this morning, our u.s. ambassador, retired lieutenant general, karl eikenberry. welcome to both of you. let me start with you, admiral mullen, on the question of u.s. resolve. this was a poll taken by "the washington post" and abc news this week and these were the results. is the war in afghanistan worth the fight? no, 51%. has american -- have the american people lost that will to fight this war? >> well, i'm a vietnam veteran myself. i'm certainly aware of the criticality of support of the american people for this war, and, in fact, any war. so, certainly, the numbers are of concern. that said, the president's given me and the american military a mission and that focuses on a new strategy, new leadership, and we're moving very much in that direction. i
